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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

The promptness with which the Cresset,
alias the Giddy Gusher, alias the Barrel
Organ, answers to the latter name, Is the
best evidence of the superior fitness of the
appellation.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
For Sale.

Three choice lots in Coffield's addition to
San Marcos, a short distance below Assem-
bly, Hill. One or all will be sold. Inquire
ut FREE PRESS Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
Wanted.

$50 Cedar Fence Posts. Apply at Burns
Il Peters Commissary, orto
E. s, MACKIN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

We had fine rains last week, and now
the prospect is for more. which II II comes
will give us plenty of grass before winter
sets in. and may also cause late crop Of
cotton.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Groceries, dry goods, boots, shoes. hats
and caps in endless styles and varieties to
suit all classes of trade at rock bottom
prices. at p. L. TALBOT,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

For good and genuine kid gloves, Foster
Brand, in dressed and undressed, go to
GREEN Il Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

We are now prepared to fit any size
man, woman, or child-in shoes, at prices
that defy competition.
Johnson g. JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Call at the Bargain Store of Daley d
Bro, aud see their line of ginghams and
printS
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
For Sale.

desire to close out my stock of grocer
les, etc., entire. Will sell cheap for cash.
r. F. WEIGH.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Just received full line of dry goods and
groceries at prices to suit the times.
P. I. TALBOT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

We continue TO furnish the FREE PRnss
to preachers and preachers widows at half
price-Si year. II.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
Staples Store.

|
There has been no change since my last
There is still current in the channel o.
business, have ssme driftwood of course
though too wet to make good kindling, and
we occasionally splash q little water into
the boats of those who idly float on oul
business current. There anchored in oul
port, Saturday, o panorama connected will
phrenology, but her sails were small and
she foated on. We are looking for gun
boats soon. Jim and Walter Sheriff. re
turned home from Mobita last week. Wal
ter had reception at his house and well
no matter, it is boy. 1t seems that Texai
and California aoiW mix. Still the fever II
contagious and we hear of new departures
Miss Rosa Spruell returned home to Sar
Antonio last week, and of course there wer'
some silent regrets. A fair type of San
Marcos beauty spent last week at d. A.
Words San Marcos is known for its
pretty girls. It must be SO, or prohibition
would never have carried the town. Bob
Waldrip and Stoke Holmes are rushing
things through, for the Gin Association
hive an extensive custom. They have
built new office, and got glass windows
in it and place to hang up socks. Good
bye; will write soon. RAGGED JACKET.
For the Free Press.
Lines.
We are passing along in the popular chase,
Of pleasure and profit and pride,
We note there is pain on sorrowful face,
In the cottage hard by the roadside.
We catch but glimpse of pitifui form,
Bending low meath the window 30 small,
With only q child's burning hand closely
pressed,
On a mother'swet cheek that is oil.
But o, to that mother his presence is life,
II he dies she has no wish TO live,
And the sunlight Of heaven might fall on
her soul,
BY the help we could easily give.
II ia only a child, that is painting for breath,
As Il sits on fond mothers knee.
We will shut out the thought, from our glad
hearts today,
II Is nothing TO you and 10 me.
We are driving for pleasure, just passing
along,
But not very far down life's way,
Our cheeks will grow pale like that poor
mothers face,
And our hearts break as hers breaks TO-
day.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
Notice.

The ladies' of Martindale will give an ice
cream supper on tomorrow friday night
for the benefit of the school. Everybody
| is invited
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

j. W. Nance is now stocked up with
many new and beautiful patterns of car
peting Parties wishing to prepare for.
winter can now buy a better carpet for less
money than heretofore.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Flannels, tweeds, cassirneres, jeans and
linseys-new styles-at lower 1i9nres than
ever. JOHNSON j. JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Our Broadhcad worsted dress goods Is
now complete at from rs to GU cents per
ward GREEN Il Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

We beg 20 inform the public ths. our
stock vas selected IN New York With special
reference % shorf crops. ynd consequent
scarcity Of money; 50 re can promise you
more goods for the money than ever before
Cone and examine our stock.
Io4vao~ A Icz~soy
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Our stock of Saller, levin Co g shoes
is complete, and every pair warranted
GREEN u Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
Two Comics for $3.50.

Inasmuch as many persons desire to send
copies abroad, and by way of encourage
ment 80 to do, we offer two copies of the
FREE PRESS at $3.50-cash in advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

We are glad to notice that the Literary
and Scientific Circle is going right along.
Soc notice.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Mrs. Watson has Just opened and is nov
Offering the most handsome and elegant
stock Of millinery ever brought TO San
Marcos Quick sales and small profits i
her motto. Cal and see.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

The w. @. T. U. meet next Tuesday at
the M. E. church at 1880 p, m. All men,
bers are invited to be present and cordial
invitation is extended to all who are inter-
ested in this great cause to come out.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Cash Ia our watch word. buy for cash,
sell for cash, no extra per cent, added to
cover bad sales on time. y. Il. TALBOT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Cash is King. You will save money by
Investigating prices before purchasing.
P. r. TALBOT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Impzritiss q the Blood ofteu csuse gre.t
importance 81 tins seaso1- Hood's sarsa-
rsrilla parties tie hloo5, and cures a. E1eh
zfec-iCus
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
Nice lot Of winter wraps at
JOHNSON A JoHSsos's

Get your California fruits, fresh candies,
soda water. and Toe cream nj Candy Factory
and Blue Front. Oysters 20 follow soon.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Look at our novelties in ribbons, table
and towel damasks, dress fisnnels, table
covers, etc, etc, at prices to suit all.
JoHxsox a JOHNSON
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Here We come sliding down the mountain
sides Of low prices The climax Is reached,
at p. 4. TALBOT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

The changefal weather whispers Of the
presence Of tho autumnal equinox.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

New dry goods, ginghams, prints, domes
tics, in good variety.
JOHNSON n JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

"The OK kuoweth his owner, and the ash
his masters crib. lisa. l. 3.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

The farmers say that corn is turning out
lighter than wins expected.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

We offer 1914 white bed blankets at $2. VI
ner nair.. JOHNSON 4. JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Crackers regularly received from New
Orleans and for sale wholesale and retail at
CoPpIC's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

OUR SPECIALITY
Gardens Boss Edge Hat, something new.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

In clothing we can fit boy from years
old to 25O or 300 ID. man.
GREEN 81 Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

We wish to soy that we are disposed to be
accommodating these hard times, and will
gladly take anything we may need as
family man," or that we can make "avail-
able," in payment of debts due this office,
or on new subscriptions. IT,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

The celebrated glove-ftting Thompson
oorset at GREEN & Cos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Kelly's School Shoes for Girls.
A panacea to parents.
JOHNSON a JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Ask to see our new ribbons.
GREEN & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

The World Renowned EsteY Organ.
On easy terms. CHAsrAIN a KNOTT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Garden seeds for fall planting, Landreth's
fresh and genuine.
RAyNoIDs AZ DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Crockery, glassware, tinware, etc.
JoHNsor & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

MARR1Ep.-At the residence of the brides
father in San Marcos, Mr.. w. 81. GARsDEN
and Miss CECILIA EzELL, on the 14th inst,
Elder ]. j. Williamson officiating. No
cards, no cakes, but q host of friends to
witness the departure of the young folks TO
San Antonio and Devine. After visiting rel
atives there they will return to San Marcos
TO make il their future homo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Ask to see our Alma, all wool dress goods,
worth 81 per yard. GREEN d TO-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Warmers Corset in good assortment
JOHNSON IL JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Thanks to the friends who have been re-
membering us .pecuniarily of late. AS we
have often before had occasion to remark,
no paper ever had better or truer friends
than the FREE PRESS. We shall never cease
10 cherish their remembrance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

While the violators of the Sunday and
viii ky laws ore being put through" even
in Galveston and Houston, would it not be
we'll to see to their more strict enforcement
in San Marcos? Make offenders "walk the
chalk" Public sentiment is now such as to
sustain this course.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
Carload salt Just received, at CoPPIo's

Carload salt Just received, at CoPPIos.
Fine -four, cheap, at MoALLIsTERs.
Ask TO see our new Rushing.
GREEN Il Co.
Full line Of notions and fancy goods.
JOHNSON IL JOHNSON,
A complete line of Ladies' and Misses
Jerseys at GREEN q Oos'
Carload of the incest -four ever brought
to San Marcos just in, at Copies.
For ladies wooden under suits, 60 to
GREEN Il Co.
Our Big BOOt-The Champion--at 81 5o.
JOHNSON * JOHNSON.
Our Boot and Shoe stock is the best we
bove aver had. GREEN & Co.
= MoALI1srEn's.
Landreths turnip seed just received.
RAYNoLDs IL DANIEL.
Our stock of Gents furnishing goods is
good and complete. GREEN TO-
How about those cheap goods OF p. L.
Talbot's. Come and see.
Warmers Corset in good assortment
JOHNSON Il JOHNSON.
Ask to sec our Alma, all wool dress goods,
worth 81 per yard. GREEN TO-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

CORRECTION. letter from Edinburgh,
Mo-, informs us of an error in the obituary
notice of the venerable Aunt Nelly Harvey,
aged nearly 81 years, in the FREE Press of
Aug. 18th. Her name was Eleanor instead
of Ellen, as there stated. And we learn
that the age of the only remaining
member of the family, Mrs. Sarah Com
mons, of Indiana, is SO.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

A complete line of Ladies' and Misses
Jerseys at GREEN q JOB
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

How about those cheap goods OF p. L.
Tulbot's. Come and see.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Full line Of notions and fancy goods.
JOHNSON IL JOHNSON,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Our stock of Gents furnishing goods Is
good and complete. GREEN TO-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

The board of trustees of our public
schools recently appointed committee to
report course of study, who reported
seven grades. which were adopted. After
completing said course pupils may be dele
gated to any high school with transfer of
funds. Chas. Hutchings, Dr. DE steiger
and Judge Kone were the committee.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Carload of the incest -four ever brought
to San Marcos just in, at CoppIos'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Our Big BOOt-The Champion--at 81. 81.
JOHNSON IL JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

The cost of juries, ETC., at the late term
of the district court, was 1857. A host of
bailiffs received $15 each. The juries for
the second week got about $3.50. Total
some $500. ''Thats tho way the money
goes" Yet the highly intelligent anti
prohibition voters voted down the amend
ment to our present fearful judicial system.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

~C0upsrison i invited - 70 qusl-
ity and prices With any otber house
II Il boped cur people ~in give
the prefere1oe 70 bone enter
prisss Of neritorious charnct1.
uAIrr
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Tax payers, should make note that the
time allowed for paying taxes has been
changed from the LIST of March to the last
day of December. Take notice, and save
up money with which to pay your taxes
This amounts to paying two taxes in one
season. Considering the sort of season it
is. it must be confessed that this is rather
rough on the tax payers.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Ask to see our new Rushing.
Gprpu A. Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Remember that perhaps the most accept
able present you can make to friends resi-
dent abroad is copy of the SAN Marcos
FREE PRESS. And persons about leaving
this place to sojourn elsewhere should not
fail to subscribe and thus be enabled to
keen posted as to home happenings. IF.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Our Boot and Shoe stock is the best we
touo avor had GREEN Il Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Landreths turnip seed just received.
RAYNoLDs IL DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22
District Court Proceedings.

We have hastily compiled the following
summary of cases passed upon:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-09-22

Hams and breakfast bacon, at
: MoALLIsTERs.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-05-11
Death of The Ten-Year Man.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times
A gang of convicts were clearing
land on a plantation in Mississippi.
They had just chopped large tree
until its stately head was tottering in
the air, and the woodland giant COM
menced to fall, when the word was
given to run. The convict and
guards all reiterated but one, negro
named Nose Smith, sent up six
months before from Pamela county to
serve ten years sentence. Smith
was on the side toward which the tree
was falling and made no attempt to
run. Hs threw down his ak, folded
his arms and with smile playing
about his features gazed steadily up
ON the falling tree as it bore swiftly
down directly ON, him. The guards
and other convicts shouted at the
doomed man, but he needed them not.
The towering mass OF wood reached
the ground, there was a crash ofbrok-
en- boughs and all was still except the
echoes which reverberated through the
forest. The immense weight of the
tree crushed Smiths body out Of all
shape and when the tree was rolled
away only a hattened pile OF blood
stained clothing, flesh and bones re-
NAMED OF the ten-year man.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-05-11
High Price Paid for a Torpedo.

- -, = -. 4 -
High Price Paid for a Torpedo.
From the New York Tribune.
The British government has paid a
high price for the American torpedo,
invented by young watchmaker
named Brennan. First and last the
purchase has involved an expenditure
OF $4,000, including the inventors
salary for eight years and reward OF
over $55O,OOO. The government has
acquired absolute control Of the inyen-
ton, and mas taken extraordinary
pains to guard the secrets for which it
has expended so much money. The
torpedo is said to have a speed
OF twenty five miles an hour, obtained
by an arrangement of drums, wheels
and propellers, and to be controlled
rom the moment it starts until it
strikes the target. The principles on
which it is constructed are generally
known, but the continuance by which
the sensitive rudder is directed by the
operators will are secrets the invent
or himself has disclosed only to few
engineers having the confidence of the
admiralty. The cheapness ofthis tor
pedo IN comparison with heavy ord
nance is point III it's favor. The
plant for operating Eve torpedoes can
be provided for the sum required Tor
mounting two ten-inck g1ns.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-17
WOnan'S Lot.

In a general way, says an exchange,
woman's lot is quite in common with
mans, vet there are points where each
has separate sphere. United, they are
mutually dependent; separated, they are
each largely independent All men have
TO face the world and earn a living, and
not infrequently women find themselves
obliged to do no less. Men receive a
special preparation for such work shall
women be treated with like considera-
ton? To send any one forth to win
bread, unqualified, is cruel. \ boy or
girl that is well equipped to meet the fn-
turc, will look upon life more wisely, free
from delusions and false ideas, and will
he in the best possible condition to appro-
pirate anv good luck that might happen
along
When forced by circumstances into the
stern duties of life, the kecnest sufferers
among women are those who have grown
up in homes of luxury. Ii is criminal
for parents to carefully provide for the
boys, and allow their daughters TO grow
into maturity without LAYING u found.,-
tion on which they can build livelihood,
should circumstances demand it. Bv un-
derstanding the possibilities of the future
sense Of responsibility is cultivated and
wisdom alone will dictate preparation.
This preparation giyesa dignity and poise
to character that nothing else can equal
She must be conscious Of possessing an ell
ucation that can be turned into money if
necessary. This feeling places her at a
great advantage in every situation
standpoint as man, her lot will be i'm
nensely improved.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-17
Endorsed by the M. DIS.

a. NJ Robinson, Druggist and Apothe-
cary, Bangor. Me-, in letter dated July
l, 1884, says:-"I have had many pre-
scriptions for Gilmore's Aromatic Wine
from one of our best physicians, who
learned of its virtues from those who had
used it." No remedy ever produced has
met with such marked favor from the
medical profession. The Company cheer
fully furnish any physician sample of
their Aromatic Wine, and not one of the
many hundreds who have given it an ex-
animation has ever failed TO endorse it as
valuable and reliable remedy.-All over
the country leading physicians are pre-
scribing it, particularly for the numerous
ailments to which females are liable.
They know there is no purer, safer or
more reliable remedy.
The Gilmore Remedies are for sale by
Biesecker & Snyder, Mammoth Block,
Somerset, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-17
Don't Blame Nervous Horses.

" Finely-bned, intelligent horses" said
a trainer recently, are often nervous.
They are quick to notice, quick to take
alarm. quick TO do what seems to them.
in moments ofsudden terror. necessary
to escape from possible harm, from some
think they do not understand. That is
what makes them shy, bolt and -run
away. We cannot tell what awful sug.
gestions strange things offer 10 their
minds. Ii may be that sheet of white.
paper in the road may seem to the ner-
yous horse yawning chasm, the open
front of baby carriage the jaw of a
dragon ready to devour him, and man
ON bicycle some terrifying sort of fiv-
devil without wings. Directly. however,
he becomes familiar with these objects
he is entirely Indifferent to them. There
fore when your horse shies at anything
make him acquainted with il. let him
smell it, touch il with his sensitive up-
per lip and look closely at it. He may
not learn all in one lesson, but continue
your lessons and you will cure your horse
of all nervousness
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-17
Astonishing Success.

II is the duty Of every person who has
used Boschcfs GerEoa Syrup to let its
wonderful qualities be known TO their
friends in curing Consumption, severe
Coughs, Group, Asthma, Pneumonia, and
in fact all throat and lung diseases. No
person can use it without immediate re-
lief. Three doses will relieve any case.
and we consider it the duty of all Drug
gists TO recommend il to the poor, dying
consumptive, at least to try one bottle. as
10000 dozen bottles were sold last year,
and no one case where il failed was re-
ported. Such medicine as the GermGa
Syrup cannot be too widely known. Ask
your druggist about it. sample bottlesto
try, sold at le cents. Regular size sold
at IS cents Sold by ali Druggists and
Dealers, in the United States and Canada.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-17
Dyspepsia

Makes the liveso many people miserable
and often leads TO self-destruction. We
know of no remedy for dyspepsia more
successful than Hoods sarsaparilla. 1t
acts gently, yet surely and efficiently,
tones the stomach and other organs, re-
moves the faint feeling, creates good
appetite, cures headache, and refreshes
the burdened mind. Give Hoods Sarsa-
pariila fair trial. 1t will do you good.